Dill Pickle Dressing:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream (regular or dairy-free)
• 2 pickle spears, chopped with seeds removed
• 1–2 tablespoons fresh dill weed
• 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Grilled Pickle Brine Chicken Thighs & Pickles:

• 4–6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 cup pickle juice* (enough to cover the chicken to marinate)
• kosher salt and ground black pepper
• 8 pickle spears
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Other Salad Ingredients:

• 4–6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup carrots, sliced and quartered
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
• 4oz feta cheese, crumbled (regular or dairy-free)
• 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
• 1/4 cup croutons, crushed